Driving

Question 1

What’s the ‘Useful Field of Vision’ assessment?

Answer 1

Assesses ability to visually scan info using CENTRAL and PERIPHERAL vision and to process info quickly

Question 2

What’s the “Symbol Digit Modalities Test’?

Answer 2

Measures divided attention

Quickly screens for organic cerebral dysfunction in both children and adults

Question 3

‘Trail Making Test’

Answer 3

• Measures visual search speed, scanning, speed of processing, mental flexibility, as well as executive functioning
• Sensitive to detecting cognitive impairments associated with dementia

Question 4

‘Letter cancellation test’

Answer 4

Measures visual scanning and selective attention

Question 5

“Motor Free Visual Perceptual Test’

Answer 5

Assesses ability to visually identify forms/objects from incomplete presentations

Question 6

Michon’s Hierarchy of Driving

Answer 6

Categorizes driver’s behaviors into

• strategic
• tactical
• operational

Question 7

Why are OTs suited to assess a client’s fit to drive?

Answer 7

• Able to extrapolate beyond walls of clinic to consider clients will function in the community
• Assessing driving is no different from considering whether they’re fit to live alone

Question 8

‘Fitness-to-Drive Screening Measure’

Answer 8

Caregivers rate the driving ability of client

Question 9

‘Driving Habits Questionnaire’

Answer 9

Assesses driving history and driving habits

Question 10

‘SAFER Driving’

Answer 10

Self-assessment tool completed by driver

Question 11

Describe a closed route on-road evaluation

Answer 11

Areas not used, like vacated or limited access parking lots.

Question 12

What areas does a closed route on-road evaluation focus on?

Answer 12

1. Knowledge of vehicle features (mirrors, seat belts, etc)

2. Vehicle control at slow speeds (steering, breaking)

Question 13

Describe a open road with a fixed route on-road evaluation

Answer 13

Neighborhood streets and intersections with natural traffic and pedestrian use

Question 14

Describe naturalistic and instrumented vehicle on road evaluations

Answer 14

Driving occurs under real-world conditions with data collected through video feeds

Question 15

What assessment is available for caregivers, family and practitioners to give to screen at- risk older drivers for their fitness to drive?

Answer 15

Fitness to Drive Screening Measure

Question 16

What does the SAFER Driving: The Enhanced Driving Decisions Workbook help people do?

Answer 16

Helps clients look at their driving knowledge and skill in relation to their health conditions and medications

Question 17

What is strategic driving in Michon’s Hierarchy of Driving Behavior?

Answer 17

It is the highest level

Decision making to determine trip goals, mode of travel, and navigating or mapping routes

Question 18

What is the tactical level in Michon’s Hierarchy of Driving Behavior?

Answer 18

The second level of the hierarchy

Making decisions made during driving maneuvers including making left-hand turns or slowing to pass a vehicle

Question 19

What is the operational level in Michon’s Hierarchy of Driving Behavior?

Answer 19

The lowest level of the hierarchy

Involves making decisions to control the vehicle safely by executing the necessary visual-motor or coordination skills

Question 20

What is the difference between a variable and fixed route for a behind the wheel assessment?

Answer 20

A fixed route is more occupation centered because the person can drive to all places that are meaningful to them (Home to grocery store, church, etc)